The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.
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■ Lee's move to Cheong Wa Dae residence planned for this year
SEOUL -- President Lee Jae Myung's move to the official presidential residence at Cheong Wa Dae is being planned for this year, an official said Monday.
Lee and first lady Kim Hea Kyung have been living at the official residence used by former President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul's Yongsan Ward while refurbishments take place at Cheong Wa Dae.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261012007500315?section=national/politics
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■ Unification minister says S. Korea-U.S. alliance intact despite conflicting interests
SEOUL -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young dismissed concerns Monday that the South Korea-U.S. alliance is weakening, saying the two allies share common values even when their interests diverge.
Chung made the remarks during a meeting with reporters, as the opposition has accused him of undermining the alliance, citing controversy over U.S. restrictions on intelligence-sharing with South Korea following his remarks about a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment facility in Kusong and other issues.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261012005300315?section=national/diplomacy
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■ (2nd LD) Seoul shares plunge over 3 pct on tech sell-off amid Mideast, inflation woes
SEOUL -- Seoul shares plunged more than 3 percent Monday, extending their losing streak to a fourth session, as a massive sell-off in technology stocks fueled by inflation concerns weighed on the market amid elevated oil prices.
The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261012007400320?section=economy-finance/finance
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■ Military manpower agency chief voices regret over Asian Games footballers' gloating about military exemption
SEOUL -- The head of South Korea's military manpower agency voiced regret Monday over South Korean footballers glorying in their exemption from mandatory military service following their win at the recent Asian Games.
Military Manpower Administration (MMA) Commissioner Hong So-young made the remarks during a parliamentary audit, after some of the gold medalists gloated about their exemptions in media interviews and on social media, sparking strong public backlash and reigniting calls for policy overhaul.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261012005100315?section=national/defense
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